Columbia

September 26, 2017

Columbia Police Department investigators have charged a 19-year-old in connection with an overnight arson investigation. Alexander Eugene Petrillo is charged with Third and Second Degree Arson, and is expected to be charged with Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana. Petrillo was arrested by CPD early this morning after a fire was reported by Columbia Fire Department (CFD) crews at 1426…

September 26, 2017

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died Monday night shortly after 9:30 p.m. The victim was struck by a vehicle in the 8600 block of Garners Ferry Road, in Hopkins. Freddie Hammie Truesdale, 26, of Coachman Drive, Sumter, died at the scene. An autopsy indicated the cause of death to be due to…

September 26, 2017

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died Monday as a result of being struck by a vehicle, Monday. The collision occurred at the intersection of Parklane and Farrow roads,in Columbia, at approximately 6:25 a.m. Gary Carl Cook, 69, of Hezekiah Road, Eastover, died at the scene. An autopsy indicated the cause of death to…

September 26, 2017

1/3WTF 2 Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3WTF 1 Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3WTF 3 Show Caption Hide Caption By Karamie Sullivan The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum has created a way for people to observe dozens of objects found around the college’s campus throughout the years. The exhibit known as “WTF: What They Found, Oddities Found on Campus” showcases…

September 25, 2017

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is reporting a collision with a fatality, It occurred Monday morning at Farrow and Parklane roads near I-77 in Richland County. The crash was reported around 6:44 a.m., according to the S.C. Highway Patrol.

September 24, 2017

By Tyler Cupp Lexington-Spring Valley (GoFlashWin.com – Click for link.) LEXINGTON 41 IRMO 21 The Lexington Wildcats (4-2, 1-1) handed Irmo their second straight defeat in the Battle of the Dam. The Yellowjackets (4-2, 0-2) trailed by just a touchdown heading into the final quarter but Lexington pulled away. Jordan Hiller had over 150 yards rushing and 2 scores to…

September 24, 2017

CFD photo Crews from the Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire call late Saturday night. It was in the 7900 block of Nightingale Drive. The CFD reported heavy fire through the roof with a full team working to put out the fire. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire on first floor. Crews also worked…

September 24, 2017

1/3Gamecocks Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3Former USC aast. coach Skip Holtz and former Gamecock OL and sideline reporter Langston Moore Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3stats Show Caption Hide Caption It was an excruciating day for the Gamecocks, but it ended in beautiful fashion for the Garnet and Black. Embattled kicker Parker White hit a 31-yard field goal with :07 on…

September 23, 2017

Robert Probanski, Sr., 66, of Columbia has been arrsted. He faces 15 charges connected to the exploitation of a minor, according to S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson who announced the arrest Friday. Investigators state Probanski possessed and distributed multiple files of child pornography. Probanski was arrested Tuesday. He is charged with ten counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second…

September 22, 2017

Columbia Police Department investigators announce that this weekend marks the 25-year anniversary of Dail Dinwiddie’s disappearance. A $20,000 reward is still being offered in the case. The 23-year-old disappeared on Sept. 24, 1992 after attending a U2 concert at Williams-Brice Stadium. She was last seen with friends at approximately 2 a.m. at Jungle Jim’s in Columbia’s Five Points. The Dinwiddie…

September 22, 2017

Pawmetto Lifeline Photo In an effort to address the stray cat population and reduce the euthanasia rate of cats in the county, Lexington County Council adopted an ordinance on June 26, implementing the Community Cat Program in Lexington County. The new arrangement was announced by Lexington County by press release Friday morning. The program, which will take effect on Oct….

September 22, 2017

CPD photo Interstate 77 northbound has been reopened Friday morning after a crash shut down all lanes near Two Notch Road. The Columbia Fire Department reported the accident. Columbia Fire said all lanes were blocked just after 7:30 Friday morning. The lanes were reopened about half an hour later. The S.C. Highway Patrol also reported the crash

September 22, 2017

Gray Collegiate QB Hunter Helms (GCA Photo) By Tyler Cupp It’s week five of the high school football season. Here is the preview for some of the Midlands’ big games. BROOKLAND-CAYCE (3-2) AT GRAY COLLEGIATE (4-1) -Game to be played at Sprit Communications Park in Columbia This year, Brookland-Cayce will take on the War Eagles of Gray Collegiate. The Bearcats…

September 21, 2017

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found dead Wednesday, in a wooded area located at 6620 Two Notch Road, Columbia. Leona Monique Pack,44, of East Chapel Road, Columbia, was found at approximately 10 a.m. An autopsy indicated that Pack died from homicidal violence. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

September 21, 2017

Solar Fest West (ColaDaily Photos) The Aug. 21 total solar eclipse attracted more than a million-and-a-half visitors to South Carolina, according to the SC Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. It was the largest tourism event in the state’s history. The SCDPRT reports that 1.6 million people came to – or traveled within- the state to view the eclipse. With…

September 21, 2017

By Karamie Sullivan Lizard’s Thicket in Cayce. (ColaDaily Photo) If you live in the Midlands, there’s a chance you have been inside one of the 14 Lizard’s Thicket restaurants around Columbia, Irmo, and Lexington. This collection of home-cooking restaurants is about to be celebrating its 40th anniversary. As Lizards Thicket marks four decades, its owners are making an effort to…

September 21, 2017

NAI Avant announced the sale of 1.32 acres of land, at 7504 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. Construction will start immediately on a new Cook Out restaurant location NAI Avant broker Bobby Hathaway represented the seller in the transaction, Hospitality Enterprises of Columbia, LLC. Cook Out purchased the land for $775,000.

September 21, 2017

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department currently has investigators trying to determine what happened to a female who was found dead and covered in trash. An employee who was cleaning the area around 6620 Two Notch Road found the female victim unresponsive around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. It appeared she had been there for some period of time before she was…

September 20, 2017

CFD photos. The Columbia Fire Department was on the scene in the 4600 block of Bluff Road, Wednesday, for a residential structure fire. The house was fully involved when crews arrived. Firefighters extinguished the fire and there are no reported injuries. An investigation revealed the fire was accidental and started because of “unattended cooking.” Nine people were displaced because of…

September 20, 2017

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a multistate coalition in supporting the right of individual states to prohibit sanctuary cities within their borders. Sanctuary jurisdictions — cities and localities that prohibit or otherwise obstruct cooperation between federal and local officials on immigration enforcement — defy the rule of law and deprive law enforcement of…